Riccardo Zanini

Rating

Anglers' gallery (32)

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  Michal Mendyka

  

  Germany

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  Member since 2026

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  Kids caught fish and had a blast - Captain Riccardo was fantastic with them

  3h bottom fishing - 1:00 PM on August 4, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

  Amazing day out with the whole family! We booked this trip for our two kids (ages 5 and 8), and Captain Riccardo was fantastic with them from start to finish: patient, encouraging, and genuinely great with kids. Both of them reeled in a ton of fish and were beaming the entire time. What really made the trip was how knowledgeable Riccardo was about the lake and local wildlife, it added a whole extra layer to the experience beyond just fishing. The pace was relaxed and low-pressure, perfect for young kids, and the whole day just felt easy and fun. Highly recommend for families. We'd book again in a heartbeat!

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  Response from Captain

  August 4, 2026

  Thank so much for the beautiful words Im really happy that you enjoyed the trip hope to see you soon !!

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  hongyi shi

  Repeat angler

  

  United Kingdom

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  150cm 20.51kg cat fish finally

  4h sunset predator - 5:30 PM on July 28, 2026 • 2 adults

  My original goal was simply to catch a 1-meter Wels catfish, but my very first fish already reached that goal. In the last 2.5 hours around sunset, I caught 6 catfish, including one measuring 120 cm and another measuring 150 cm, weighing 20.51 kg. It was far beyond anything I had expected. The captain was extremely professional. He guided me through every step of the process—you just had to follow his instructions, and you could catch fish. At the end of the trip, the captain and I exchanged lures. I gave him my favorite confidence lure and showed him exactly how I fish it. Hopefully, it will help future anglers who come after me.

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  Response from Captain

  July 29, 2026

  thank you so much for the beautiful review was a pleasure fishing with you hope to see you again on lake Como

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  Brian Casterline

  Repeat angler

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2023

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  3 trips

  5.0

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  Amazing trip!

  3h bottom fishing - 9:00 AM on June 20, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

  We spent the morning with Riccardo and we would absolutely do it again. His setup is dialed in to a degree you rarely see: long, light lines tied with tiny nymph-imitating hooks that he winds himself—each one a miniature piece of engineering tuned specifically for the lake’s trout, perch, and shad. The presentation is delicate, precise, and effective. We landed over 40 fish (mostly on the smaller side, but nonstop action), and Riccardo’s ability to read the water, adjust depth, and coach technique in real time made all the difference. He also has a great instinct - he subtly fueled a running competition between me and my son for the full trip. The scenery is postcard-perfect, and Riccardo’s knowledge of the lake—its structure, currents, and fish behavior—is deep and generously shared. You’ll learn something, catch a lot, and have a genuinely great time.

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  Response from Captain

  June 20, 2026

  Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! It was a real pleasure spending the morning with you and your son. I’m very happy you enjoyed both the fishing and the friendly competition along the way I hope the memories of Lake Como and the fish we caught together stay with you for a long time. You’re always welcome back, and I’d be delighted to fish with you again in the future. Thank you again and all the best to you and your family!

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  Jake Bean

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Biggest fish of my life

  4h trip - 11:00 AM on April 13, 2026 • 1 adult

  Had a great experience fishing with Riccardo. We went out for 4 hours, I caught the biggest fish of my life and he even gave me a quick tour around the villas since our fishing was so good I didn’t feel the need to push for the last 10 minutes of fishing we had scheduled. It was really cool to use the live sonar and see the fish so clearly. Would highly recommend his charter and will be going out with him again if I’m in the area and want to fish Lake Como!

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  Response from Captain

  April 13, 2026

  Thank you so much Jake, really appreciate your kind words! It was a pleasure fishing with you and I’m glad we could land such an incredible fish, definitely a memorable one! Happy you enjoyed the live sonar experience and the tour around the villas as well. Hope to see you again on Lake Como for another great session!

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  Thomas Williams

  

  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  Unforgettable day fishing Lake Como with Riccardo

  8h Trip - 10:00 AM on October 11, 2025 • 1 adult

  Riccardo was an incredible guide; professional, kind, and genuinely passionate about making the experience special. When I couldn’t make the ferry, he didn’t hesitate to boat across Lake Como to pick me up himself, which completely saved the trip. He had everything perfectly prepared and quickly set me up to target Wells catfish and perch. Even though the lucioperca weren’t biting that day, we still had constant action and great conversation. I ended up landing a massive Wells catfish; an experience I’ll never forget! Riccardo’s knowledge of the lake and his attentiveness made it feel effortless to fish successfully and enjoy the day. If you’re visiting Lake Como and want a truly memorable and authentic fishing adventure, I can’t recommend him enough.

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